Posts by James Epperson

A husband recently shared a story on a popular Reddit board about his wife’s negative reaction to their 17-year-old daughter’s school photo. According to the post, the mother ridiculed the daughter for not posing well or taking an attractive photo. The poster claimed that the incident was not isolated. He explained that his wife routinely…

When a marriage reaches a point where spouses no longer wish to continue their relationship, they may consider ending their marriage. In North Carolina, couples have several options besides divorce, including legal separation and annulment. Understanding the differences between these options and how they are governed by state law is important if you want to…

Divorce is an emotional journey and a legal process governed by a complex set of rules and procedures. Understanding and adhering to these rules is important to protect your interests and achieve a fair outcome in your divorce. At Epperson Law Group, our Charlotte family law attorneys believe that knowledge is power, and we are…

Divorce is a significant, personal, and emotionally charged legal process that involves the dissolution of a marriage. In North Carolina, state law determines divorce rules, and understanding the basics is critical for anyone considering ending their marriage. At Epperson Law Group in Charlotte, we are committed to guiding our clients through this challenging time with…

In a disturbing story out of Toledo, Ohio, on October 1, a woman named Amanda Hovanec was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the poisoning death of her husband. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a press release that: Amanda Hovanec, 37, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been sentenced to 40 years in…

Epperson Law Group recently won a case at the US Supreme Court. The case was an international custody case involving the Hague Convention, which “provides for the return of a child to a petitioning parent in the child’s home country if a respondent parent has wrongfully removed a child to or retained her in the…

A recent story in The Free Press illustrates just how contentious some divorces can be. Two spouses, both lawyers, spent years contesting custody of their three children. The disputes show just how much spouses can be consumed with making family disputes about winning and control instead of doing what is in the best interests of…

When you are a parent, simply walking away from your ex-spouse may not be an option. If you have joint custody, you need to communicate and make important decisions together until your children become adults. However, this can become difficult and complicated if you both do not agree to find common ground when it comes…

Bringing a new partner into the picture can affect your child custody arrangement. Therefore, before you take this significant step, it is crucial to make sure that you have given it careful thought and consideration. In Charlotte, courts always prioritize the child’s best interests, which means that if there are big changes, such as remarrying…

In North Carolina, you can pursue an uncontested divorce. This is typically considered to be the easiest and most ideal type of divorce because couples must agree on everything. For example, they can agree to the reason behind their divorce, how they would like their property split, and how they plan to share custody. If…